The man cave in the picture above features very masculine elements, using heavy brown tones for its interiors as well as split stone siding for the space’s pillars. The well-stocked bar is finished in dark wood cabinets and casework and is topped with a dark marble stone countertop.
The half-moon setup of the bar, topped with vintage glass and black iron lamps, encourages a drink and conversation among buddies. The pool table to the side, in brown felt, is a fun way to unwind and relax after a tiring work day.
This guide to Man Caves includes the following categories and subcategories, including specific elements and descriptions of each space, to help you choose and create the Man Cave of your dreams.
Ultimate Man Cave
Central Theme – At the heart of every man cave is a central theme consisting of the owner’s hobbies, interests and pastimes. Most man caves revolve around this central theme, and basing decor and furniture on this theme could make for an awesome man cave.
Central function – Some can take their man caves literally and mix their hobbies and interests with a cave-like interior. The modern man cave needs to serve a function – either as a space for Jacuzzi, watching TV, having a drink or even playing pool.
Masculine colors and finishes – Although men are free to choose what color and finish to use in their own man caves, most showcase hard wall finishes either in neutrals or bright, solid colors. Finishes such as stone and wood are also great at bringing out that manly vibe while being warm enough to be a great space to stay and relax.
Entertainment furniture – TVs, pool tables, arcade games, video games, etc. are common to any man cave. Although a space could look amazing, it won’t be enjoyable if there is nothing to do inside. Games and movies are a great way to de-stress and have fun in one’s very own man cave.
Relaxation space – Despite all the masculine finishes in the man cave, a soft, comfortable couch or lounge chair is definitely a need. After a long day at work or at the gym, a huge couch or even a massage chair in your own private space could be all you need.
Enclosed / Private space – Although your house could be for your whole family, having a private space to unwind is important for the man of the house. Most man caves are enclosed and have minimal windows, to ensure nothing can distract you from your guy time.
Bright Feature Lighting – Important to any space, feature lighting is important in keeping the man cave’s ambiance relaxing and fun. This is also important for when the man cave is being used as an individual or as an extra space to receive guests, especially game buddies.
Separate Living Space – The typical modern man cave is a space where a man can get away from their worries and enjoy a habitat that is perfectly suited to his individual likes. He can design and decorate the room to his preferences without worry of offending the woman of the house.
The ideal space is a room that is out of the way from other high traffic areas of the home. The room should give the man of the house a feeling of privacy and a chance to enjoy themselves in their space.
The furniture used brings life and color to the room, starting with the Chesterfield couch in brown leather deep button upholstery with a console table behind it. The lounge area features a paisley patterned rug underneath and also houses another pair of deep button upholstered armchairs, two rounded stools and a small tea table with seats.
The back wall features a fully-equipped bar with glass cases and matching grey upholstered bar stools. The vast man cave also features another long couch beside the fireplace and another tea table set in front of it. The fire place is set apart by intricate black iron grilles and has recessed shelves on either side, topped with a decorative plate rail and panoramic painting.
Man Cave
Rough hewn stone finishes surround the entirety of man cave’s walls while a large woven carpet provides softness and color in the masculine space.
The woven storage baskets match well with the rustic brown boulder finished used for the walls, floor, ceiling and hot tub. A kitschy pineapple basket to the side adds quirk to the man cave.
Cave paintings are a quirky addition to the space, while more functional elements such as the rock fireplace and mosaic tile flooring for the mini bar also fit in with the man cave’s theme.
Game Room Man Cave
Below are some popular man cave ideas for creating a game room style design:
Game Table – A central indoor game table, usually pool, becomes the focus of the entire space. The game becomes the main activity or social center of the space, and other elements and furniture are arranged around it, supporting the main point.
Accent lighting over game table – Functioning as both task and accent lighting, having a central lighting fixture, such as a chandelier or decorative down lights over the the central game table is required in any man caves meant to be used as a game room.
Aside from sufficiently lighting up the table, it draws the eye to the center of the room and creates a conversation piece for the man cave.
The first space is the heavy wooden pool able with a helmet pendant lamp hanging over it, and the shuffleboard table to its left, lit by a wall-mounted hanging lamp. To the back is the largest space, the bar with seating area lit by a modern steel chandelier.
The entire space is in a linear brown carpet, but features walls unique to each space. The pool area features a clapboard base terminating in a neutral brown painted wall with small square artworks. To the left, the shuffleboard area features vintage red brick and black ceramic tiles on its base.
The bar area still has vintage red brick on its back wall but incorporates ornate wood arches over it, and mixes with the reclaimed wood and split face stone finishes on the base of its bar.
On the bar side is a standing wooden bar with high bar chairs and a wooden back wall with space for liquor, display cases and storage. The sidewall connecting the bar and pool table features dark wooden panels on its base terminating midway into a mild white wall decked with dart board, photo frames, and antler-shaped wall sconces.
The sleek, black and beige billiards table is topped by a pair of stainless steel industrial lamps, and a sleek wooden built-in flushed with the wall completes this modern game room man cave.
On one side of the pool table is a floor to ceiling wood built-in meant to display books and decor, while the other side is a glass picture window, ensuring the man cave is best viewed from the hallway.
A sneaky clerestory above the picture window provides additional space for decor and light. Standing lamps and comfortable modern armchairs are scattered around the room, giving the man cave a homey, lived-in vibe.
To the side, a long peninsular bar has seating space for many guests and faces a wall-mounted TV. The drop ceiling over the bar follows the bar’s curved contour and provides additional lighting for this social space.
The other side of the room features two double-hung windows, arched at the top, as well as a social space featuring light beige couch and armchairs centering around a woven fiber carpet.
A smaller leather armchair sits by a floor lamp near the window at the end of the vintage red brick wall. On this vintage wall is a mounted flat screen TV, perfect for movie or game viewing parties.
The room, with red carpet flooring features a Modern pool table at its center with red felt and topped by a low hanging ceiling beam with embedded downlights.
The backwall features a floor to ceiling display cabinet for liquor and glasses, and has a wall mounted flat screen TV at its center. Red upholstered armchairs around the room also go with the red and black retro feel of this man cave.
The classic wood and green felt pool table sits opposite the octagonal cards table, also in classic wood and green felt, and topped with a ceiling fan with light.
On the far wall, a wooden bar with green upholstered bar stools match with the wood and green upholstery of the two game tables, while the floor to ceiling casework displays and lights up rows upon rows of specialty liquors.
A dark wood and metal ceiling flan hangs over the center of the space, divided between the carved wooden pool table and U-shaped kitchenette complete with bar seating.
Dark wood was used for the pool table, topped with grey felt, the small coffee table, with a splash of light wood, and even the foosball table at the end. Quirky patterned curtains covered by dark blackout curtains are not only useful but match with the grey and red throw pillows by the fireplace ledge.
To the back a glass display case is lit with cool white strip lights, and the single bowling alley to the side is lit with an array of standing neon lights.
The slanting ceiling is offset with the quirky grey and white wallpaper used on the sidewall and frames the double door entrance nicely. A lounge area towards the back features a full couch and armchair set facing a wall-mounted flatscreen TV.
The wall in front of the pool table features a fireplace, with its exterior done in a darker wood tile compared to the light grey stone tile in its adjacent wall area. Flanked by a pair of wall mounted flat screen TVs, the darker wood tile center also matches the dark wood plank flooring.
The wood flooring spans from the pair of chrome frame and black leather arm chairs on one side to a black leather couch on the other end with matching light grey throw pillows and shag rug.
This room design features a full size roulette table and home bar with cool under cabinet lighting.
The bar table features an aged wood panel base topped with green and grey marble countertops and lit by a trio of small glass lamps hanging from the ceiling’s exposed wooden beams. The bar stools are also in an aged wood finish and feature black upholstery while the kitchenette backsplash features a more earthy stone subway tile.
The entrance of the man cave features a classic arched wrought iron gate with glass and the wall features warm wood paneling terminating at a straight course of grey and brown splitface stone.
Poker Man Cave
Specialty Poker Table – Poker tables come in many shapes and sizes, which is great because it means you can choose one that suits the shape and setting of your man cave best. Other customizable features include the number of people who can sit at the table, as well as what kind of topping the table has, in case it has to serve different purposes.
Comfortable social seating – Poker games and discussions among buddies take a while, so seating needs to be very dapper and comfortable. Rich, upholstered seats with wooden bases are great choices, providing a relaxing chair that can withstand wear and tear.
The rest of the man cave brings out the tropical vibe using a beige splitface stone for the fireplace and plate rail, the wood and fabric hanging lamp over the table and a framed mantelpiece painting of the sea. The bar table also features the same rich warm wood, as does the countertop, carried by a darker wood casework base.
The living room set features a long sectional sofa with beige upholstery, in contrast with the armchairs in front of it, inlaid with red vine motifs.
The front of the room features a large standing type flatscreen TV with a half-moon poker table and three old fashioned carved wood and leather upholstered stools.
To the side of the room is a well-curated display of horizontal shelves with baseball bats lit by elegant cove lighting and separated from the helmet displays by a large fireplace framed by red and grey Spanish tiles. A brightly colored and lit surrealist painting over the large TV lights up the dark-toned room with its bright colors.
Video Game Man Cave
Colorful arcade consoles – There are two important things to take note of when designing a man cave with arcade and video games as the main focus.
First, it is better to have the consoles lean against the wall, as these games need to be plugged in, and most of the sensitive machinery is at the rear, so it’s better to keep it protected.
Next, when choosing furniture to pair with the arcade games, a man cave can go for a more youthful look and stick to neon colors and bold shapes, or go with a more retro modern feel and pair it with neutrals and natural finishes.
For a more grown-up twist to the best buddies’ basement, a semi-circular bar becomes the centerpoint of the room. Featuring rusticated metal paneling at its base, the bar is topped with a highly polished wood countertop and lit with small hanging pendant lamps.
The back wall, framed by a pair of wood recesses with glass shelves, features two flatscreen wall-mount TVs on a rough metallic surface. The top of the bar backwall features vintage posters and signs.
The ceiling also goes with a more natural look, with exposed wooden beams and wooden planks running along its width. Spotlights hung from the ceiling illuminate each arcade game machine individually.
The dark wood console table and white framed bay window give this man cave a more homey and comfortable feel. The antique bronze and glass ceiling lamp gives the man cave a retro 70’s element.
Each arcade game includes a pair of adjustable bright red acrylic stools positioned on several geometric area rugs in black with cubical lines in neon colors. The floor is in cool neutral colors pigmented into the polished cement surface, making this retro man cave more similar to 80’s basements and arcades.
The walls are red but are toned down by dark blackout curtains, as well as the grey area rug for the lounge and a large armchair with footstool in grey upholstery.
At the far end, the man cave features a classic wooden pool table on a red area rug with lines and topped by a linear hanging pendant lamp. The backwall features a bar with four barstools for entertaining and refreshments.
The arcade game space lines against the side wall lit up with kitschy neon signs is accented by the solid red back wall with matching red furniture. The lounge area, lit by a stainless steel floor lamp faces a dark wood TV cabinet with a variety of picture frames.
The grey felt on the dark wood pool table provides a more relaxed neutral tone, lit by a Modern style stainless steel linear pendant lamp.
This amazing lodge-style man cave is brought together with light plywood flooring in varying sizes and grains and reclaimed wood panels used as sidings for its walls.
Tons of natural light comes in from the pair of French doors on the side leading out to the balcony and downlights on the plain white ceiling illuminate the whole space.
Home Theater Man Cave
Large TV – The main purpose of the home theater man cave is to watch movies, and the most important part is the TV. With the dawn of flatscreen TVs, less and less space is needed to deliver high quality movies. Pair this off with an amazing sound system, and you never have to visit the cinema again.
Grand Seating Options – Larger home theater man caves may feature tiered stadium type seating, with risers providing different levels of seating. Smaller ones may opt for a gang-type recliner chair or several individual armchairs. Most of these seating types should come with holes for drinks and snacks, as the movie is never complete without popcorn and drinks.
Carpets – Most home theater designs are fitted with full carpet flooring. Besides the comfort of sitting in a carpet-covered room, the many fibers block outside noise and ensure the sound quality coming from the movie is at its optimum.
Acoustic Treatments – Walls and ceiling also need to be fitted with acoustic paneling. These panels come in a variety of shapes and colors and can also be utilized to either reflect, absorb or enhance sound.
Usually baffles and spikes help reduce echo, while slanted walls and ceilings project the sound further down into the room, providing a richer experience.
With space for six to in one of the plush upholstered seats there’s plenty of opportunity for relaxing and watching the game. The large screen TV also has three additional TV’s mounted above to enable you or guests to monitor other games in progress.
A large TV sits on one side of the man cave, perfect for watching superhero movies. The room is also fitted with light wood floors and a Modern-looking egg-shaped chair.
Seated on pair loveseat-type recliners, this man cave features two tiers of seats, enough for eight people to comfortably watch. The ceiling, featuring wooden coffers and black painted recesses further diffuses sound while the geometric brown and black carpet absorbs unnecessary echo.
Two double French doors lead in to the theater room, which features light grey walls and three pairs of black upholstered recliners. The back wall features a small cove with downlighting for decoration.
The floor, in a dark wood plank pattern, is given sound absorptive qualities using the large white and grey geometric area rug. The viewing screen is pulled down from under the cove, framed on its side and bottom with white melamine shelves, while the movie projector is hung from the plain white ceiling.
The red carpet is featured not only on the floors, but also on the walls and ceilings. The furniture such as the large couch and center table are also in this red carpet finish.
The only respite in this room from the red carpet are the large flatscreen TV mounted on the wall, the bookshelf flushed right beside it, and the recessed ceiling above with cove lighting.
Music Studio Man Cave
Musical Instrument setup – Enough space and General Purpose Outlets (GPO’s) must be provided in the music studio man cave to make sure all instruments fit and are plugged in. Drum sets usually have area rugs beneath them to avoid scratches, keep them in place and to lessen echo from the set.
Reworking Space – In the digital age, music needs to be edited and re-edited before it can be released. Sometimes these modifications are done within studio. The best place to polish music can be in the very confines of your own man cave, as long as enough space for equipment and working is provided.
Lounging Space – When writing song lyrics or thinking up melodies, a creative space is needed by the recording artist. Usually a couch, an armchair, a bean bag or even just a carpet gives comfort and allows those creative juices to start flowing. This soft space is a prerequisite to the music studio man cave.
Acoustic Treatments – For the best quality audio, sound proofing baffles, panels and boards are installed all over the studio in conjunction with the carpets and equipment in order to ensure that the recorded track is of top quality sound, minimizing echo and distortion while maximizing soul and tone.
The large red and beige Persian carpet at the center of the setup also adds to the sound absorptive qualities of the space. Brown leather upholstered couch and armchair with Ottoman living set is centered on a wooden centerpiece chest, topped with a metal antler-shaped candelabra.
The side of the jamming studio features guitars on hanging racks, while the very back wall features three large mullioned windows in classic carved wooden framing with fanlight at the top, looking out into the garden.
The red carpet flows from under the drumset to under the mint green upholstered armchair and footstool, lit by stainless steel floor lamp.
A large glass sliding door set with a rack of guitars right beside it can be closed off, leading to the audio reworking area. The floors and the rest of the walls are in a textured plaster, diffusing sound and lessening unnecessary echo.
By the window, a white leather sofa with red throw pillows becomes an idea-generation space. Flushed against the wall facing the guitar display is the glass and dark wood computer table complete with everything needed to record a song.
Elements such as the orange throw rug and the heavy red carpets work well in optimizing sound by absorbing unnecessary echo and reverberations.
Sports Man Cave
These memorabilia are a great way to dress up the space and to make it feel more dynamic, so consider arranging them in an organized and central way. Simply leaving memorabilia and posters lying around your man cave makes it look more like a storage basement than anything else.
Large screens – Flatscreen TV’s mounted on the walls are becoming the new norm, but some are opting for a projector screen wall with the projector hung on the ceiling. This allows for more space in the area and givesa more of a movie theater vibe.
Carpet flooring – Just like in home theater man cave arrangements, the sound quality in Man Caves focusing on watching sports events needs to be top of the line. Besides hooking up the latest in sound system technology, the room needs to react positively to these sounds. Carpet flooring helps reduce echoes and vibration to provide a richer sound quality experience.
Seating arrangement – Some bigger Man Caves might opt for multi-tier stadium-type seating, more reminiscent of watching the game at the actual stadium, albeit in comfier reclining armchairs.
Another great option is to have seating arranged in a U-shape. This provides a more social space for the Man Cave, where buddies can reach across and share food and drinks, and rewind and review play-by-plays together.
The flooring of the man cave is in a green textured carpet, allowing users to feel like they are in an actual sports field. The ball park design features an elevated platform by the flatscreen TVs even painted with the helmet insignia of their favorite sports team.
The projector screen wall is also decorated symmetrically on either side with framed signed pictures and lit by wall-mounted spot lights.
The floor is a simple beige carpet with grey lines, while the rest of the room features the same dark wood in the bar counter and backwall.
The bar counter is lit by a trio of small orange hanging pendants and the stools are in a stainless steel base with beige upholstery. Sports jerseys are tastefully displayed on a sidewall, framed and lit by ceiling-mounted down lights.
Vintage sports memorabilia also dot the room; the black walls are a great background for the old black and white framed posters and wood and leather vintage sports equipment.
The centerpiece coffee table is made of a repurposed wood and metal chest outfitted with a glass top and cabinet handles, sitting on the chevron-patterned plank floor in a pale wood finish.
Some standout decor of the space include a large team area rug, small coffee table and genuine bleacher seats from the old Yankee stadium. A lounge room’s not complete without a comfortable couch and chairs for hanging out and relaxing.
The two large black upholstered reclining armchairs are flanked by wedge-shaped side tables with antique lamps inlaid with sports team insignia. The back wall, in a simple off-white color is decked with a neat display of jerseys, bats, caps and framed pictures and a large scoreboard.
To the side of the standing flatscreen TV and console is an olive green painted wall section featuring a diorama mural of the ballpark complete with players, signs and spotlights.
The flooring has also been made to reflect the baseball stadium, with a semicircular line dividing the dark brown side of the carpet and the lighter brown side featuring two lined squares and the home plate. Visit this page for more man cave paint ideas for your space.
Sports Themed Man Cave
Specific Sport Themed Room – A great way to showcase your favorite sport is to dedicate an entire room to it. Whether its football, baseball, soccer , basketball, or hockey there are plenty of decorating options to deck out your room and get you in the mood for watching games and hanging out.
Social Seating – Many sports fans come together to join a sports club (fantasy baseball, football, soccer leagues, etc.). Having your own Man Cave can be a pleasurable way to entertain and host the sports club for drinks, discussions and watching the game.
Man Caves focusing more on becoming a venue for sports club should make sure there are enough seats for everyone. In addition, these seats need to be not only comfortable, but arranged in such a way as to encourage dialogue and socialization.
Sectional sofas and armchairs arranged in a circle with a centerpiece are common ways to achieve this. Linear arrangements are also achievable when there is a bar in the room.
Museum-like Arrangement – Being part of a sports fan club means memorabilia is not just to be stored here, it must be displayed proudly so that other fans can view and marvel collectibles. In this case, the arrangement need not only be neat, the shelves or cabinets that display also need to be well-curated and suited to the things it will display.
Game / Sport Area – For a sporty man cave featuring indoor games, a designated area for the game table or space is separated from the rest of the space. Usually a table like pool or foosball, the table is usually the main center point of the design and can be accented with pendant lighting or a decorative rug.
Viewing area – This lounge space is for spectators when one person is taking their turn in the pool table or bowling lane. The space should be comfortable yet easily accessible from the play area. In addition, it must have prime view of what’s going on in the game area.
The central ceiling cove is also in beige, to contrast the black painted wood casework featured all around the room.
Black painted wood panels highlight the framed sports team jerseys mounted onto the wall while a warmer wood finish was used as the background for bat hangers and cap shelves. Warm colored downlight run along the fascia of the casework and down light the memorabilia from above.
The rest of the room features light grey tones in its walls and raked carpet flooring. The kitchenette back wall is in black, bringing out the color of the lighter grey raised panel cabinetry.
Another section of the room features a billiards table in classic warm wood and beige felt, also surrounded by taller upholstered back barstools. The front of the room is a huge panoramic all-mounted screen with a putting green right in front of it.
Separating that from the sectional sofa area is a small ledge with bar seating for three, a great way to view and discuss the game on the wide screen.
The bar faces a wall of framed collectible posters and jerseys and even a cutout of Michael Jordan. Beside the bar area is a chill lounge couch in black and gold flushed against the brown corkboard wall.
The wall is lit with downlights and displays more framed photos and collectibles. The ceiling features a central cove lit by concealed strip lighting.
A foosball table also sits near the pool table beside the bar counter in a lighter wood finish. The back wall spanning from bar to outdoor space has three small picture windows to bring in light and is decked in different sports memorabilia.
A quaint camelback sofa in wood and brown upholstery is flush against this wall, acting as a small lounging space to this country style man cave.
The lounge area features a small black couch and individual barrel-shaped red leather upholstered stools – perfect for those waiting for their turn on the bowling alley.
The back wall in beige sorts an array of baseball and basketball jerseys and memorabilia artfully framed and arranged in a linear fashion.
On one side is a row of beer taps in classic wooden handles. The other side, enclosed with walls full of framed sports memorabilia features a black L-shaped sectional sofa flush against the corner and orange floor carpet.
The rest of the room features a pale beige carpet mixed with dark brown walls decked with framed inspirational golf paintings.
Gym Man Cave
Special gym equipment – Depending on your sport, any man cave can be designed to become a great place to train. Man Caves turned into personal gyms should take heed that different kinds of sports will require special treatments.
For example, a rock climbing man cave needs higher ceilings or a safe place to fall. In addition, some gyms need enough space for big equipment and some useful tools like mirrors to ensure proper form and even a TV for better entertainment value while working out.
The beige tones of the room and of the woven rattan chair are a good backdrop to the bold colors of the hand grabs and foot holds on the wall. The man cave is accessible via a white wood framed glass door from the outside hallway with stone tile flooring.
The man cave features high bay fluorescent lights on its wood plank ceiling with semi-exposed beams. Leading from an upstairs stairway, the room also features vintage red brick all over.
A series of windows on the wall are in vintage brown painted metal and have a fan light above, with the rest of the window shaded with a roll-up blind. The floor is in polished light wood parquet and has the proper markings for a half-court.
Done in masculine, dark tones, the floor is in a grey-brown wood strip and is paired with bare grey plastered walls.
The ceiling is also stripped to the bare minimum with fluorescent ceiling lamps hanging directly from the plastered grey ceilings along with air ducts and sprinkler system.
On one end, a full wall of mirrors reflects the whole room with a TV neatly recessed into it. The ceiling features a large central recess where downlights were installed alongside a metallic ceiling fan.
A minimal black table at the end of the concrete-floored corridor serves as a stand and shelf for target practice, while a glossy black gun safe is embedded into the wall beside the door.
The whole man cave’s ceilings and walls are outfitted with soft, spiky black cushioning. The shape and texture of these wall panels effectively absorb sound and provide appropriate soundproofing for a very noisy hobby.
Man Cave Bar Ideas
Bar area – A social space requires some refreshments to drink over light, friendly conversations. Usually a bar display with a sitting area, these can serve as a working space for preparing drinks or the space for socializing.
High bar – Bars are usually built high so that those seated on bar stools are still eye to eye with others who may not have secured a chair. This is a great way of ensuring that despite the absence of enough chairs, there is still a way of socializing over the bar counter.
Comfortable bar stools – Drinking parties can go on for ages, so upholstered barstools are a must. Some can even have an upholstered back.
Accent back wall – The back wall the bar stools face needs to look good, being the center of attention of the entire counter all night. The back wall can feature a unique finish like stone or wood or just a bold color. This is also a good place to put memorabilia or collectible items.
Liquor storage – Depending on how much liquor the man cave is expected to hold, efficient and well-designed storage can allow liquor to not be just storage items but also display items. This is especially important for collectible wines and other specialty spirits which can be displayed in a glass case and other ingenious furniture.
Ample seats and couches – Heavy and comfortable upholstered couches and armchairs are great to chill in for hours. Some man caves can be considered men caves, being the grown-up extension of the “boys only” tree houses if our youth, where you and the guys can spend hours talking , laughing and just plain having fun.
This bar is lit by four matching steel and glass pendants hanging from the coffered wood plank ceiling. Both the walls and floors also feature this warm wood plank finish, while the storage shelves and undercounter cabinets are in a dark paneled wood finish.
Shelves feature an X-shaped cross bracing which is not only aesthetic but is a good way to sort different liquors.
Brown aluminum clad ceilings with embedded track lighting matched with linear wood grain bar casework give this luxe man cave a more modern feel, along with the black leather upholstered L-shaped couch set with center Ottoman.
A more organic element is present in the hewn wood table on the right, enough to seat six with chairs in a Modern steel and beige upholstery.
The right side of the room also features a Modern style bar setup with glass countertops and shelves, and lights that match the main accent lamp.
Further along the room, the same black painted wood and red leather upholstered barstools are set along an L-shaped ledge facing the pool and backyard of the house. The man cave’s floors feature a neutral beige carpet.
The countertop is lit by a trio of hanging pendant lamps and the base is in dark wood paneling. The same wood is used continuously for the rest of the hanging cabinets albeit mixed with glass panels to serve as display cabinets.
The back wall of the hanging cabinets are in split face stone strips of grey and orange, contrasting with the somber black marble countertop. The flooring in between the island and main counter is also in the same stone finish, separated from the rest of the man cave’s dark wood panel flooring.
Facing a vintage-style TV, the bar back wall also features frosted glass for its liquor storage cabinets. The outer corners of this man cave’s bar feature a pair of feature walls in dark brown wood with a line of horizontal wall mounted lamps embedded into the build-up.
The base of the bar also features elaborately carved panels, holding up a light beige marble countertop held up by a carved wood molding. The backless barstools match the same wood tone and carving style and feature a plumped up beige upholstered seat.
The rest of the room mimics this vintage style with its dark wood parquet flooring and dark wood exposed ceiling beams. A pair of French doors leading to the outside adds additional light, while lighting fixtures such as wall-mounted candelabras and hanging ceiling fan are also vintage finds.
Other elements add an amount of eclecticism, in the form of a kitschy turquoise and gold wallpaper and zebra-stripe fabric upholstered armchairs facing a central brown leather upholstered barrel-shape coffee table. The whole room features vintage wood plank flooring and lined on its side with a vintage red brick wall.
Each shelf is provided sufficient downlighting to ensure the display is clearly seen and enjoyed. The ceiling is in a plain white, as is the flooring, bordered by a dark green tile border.
The center of the room is two high barstools with backing in tan leather upholstery. The center table is tall and circular and features an intricately fluted wooden vase.
The lounge set faces an intricately carved framing for the fireplace, and has a pair of French doors to the side opening up to the outdoor patio.
The coffered ceiling and warm wood plank flooring continues the open space concept into the polygonal J-shaped bar counter on one side, which features a warm wood finish for its framing and drop ceiling with embedded downlights.
The countertop is in a beige marble finish and the under counter cabinets are in framed glass, allowing for more display cabinets in the area.
The fireplace, the plate rail and the surrounding walls are built up from irregularly shaped orange and grey rock, as are the exposed ceiling beams.
The warm wood strip flooring continues on into the other spaces in the man cave, with the center featuring a trio of shade pendant lamps hanging over a vintage pool table, and the bar-style back wall. The back wall features open shelving for alcohol and mirrored backing, giving a better depth of field.
The ceiling also features a pair of hanging modern ceiling fans. The rest of the walls are in a pale off-white color, matching the pale wood plank finish for the floor, broken up only by area rugs in geometric mauve, mustard and dark blue shapes.
The furniture, from the pool table, storage cabinet, bar counter and stools and poker table all feature the same pale wood finish. The far end of the man cave features a pair of French doors and many picture windows looking out into the outdoor view.
The lower preparation counters are in a warm salt and pepper granite finish, supported by dark wood paneled cabinets.
The back wall features a wall-mounted TV with a background similar to the stacked stone bar front. It is surrounded by dark wood caseworks with glass shelving and downlighting embedded into the ceiling.
The industrial look follows into the bar area which features cove-lit vintage red brick walls with black hanging cabinets. The bar counter is also in a black stone countertop with a lighter toned wood for the base, bringing out the color of the rust-metallic seats.
Aside from the exposed ducting, the man cave also features other vintage finds such as the large hanging wall clock, the wheel-inspired hanging bulbs over the foosball table and the flat industrial style high bay lamp hanging over the pool table.
Behind it is a long wet bar with black granite countertop matched with dark wood and black leather upholstered chairs, lit by four small hanging pendant lamps.
Behind this is a hexagonal cards table with rolling dark wood and black leather chairs and featuring a beige and grey geometric rug for its base.
The flooring is in a warm wood plank and continues on to the next space, the corner bar counter with ornately carved wooden base, cabinets, architrave and cornice.
A lighter salt and pepper granite countertop was used, and a marble-finished drop ceiling has downlights embedded to light over the wet bar.
To the right, the coffered ceiling changes into a dome marble-finished ceiling, reflected by the rounded qualities of the wooden table, as well as the rounded textured rug beneath it.
The floor is in a lighter random course stone tile and features a diagonally set lounge area with a cream-colored couch and two black leather upholstered armchairs on either end of the central warm wood coffee table.
The bar counter and lounge area are both lit by lampshade chandeliers, albeit each features a different color and design.
The walls are painted a textured olive green and still have hints of the warm wood finish in its inlaid shelves and architraves over the full-length windows. The brown leather upholstery of the bar stools match the upholstery of the arm chair by the lounge area.
The higher ones have rounded pegs providing more space for individual bottles. Although the whole room is bedecked in wine storage, the wood casework frames two windows and a small peephole with carved wooden cornices.
The center of the octagonal room, the wrought iron high table set for two, is lit by a trio of candle-type lamps hung by a chain to the ceiling.
The centerpiece is a long table in irregularly-shaped dark wood, lit by an old candle holder style chandelier hanging over it.
Basement Man Cave
A basement man cave can become the perfect mini retreat to get the man in your life out of the living room. A finished basement can become a great place for entertaining by adding a television, games, sound system and comfortable furniture.
By adding decor representing a favorite sports team, neon lighting or classic nostalgic memorabilia you can decorate the room to the style you want.
To its side is a game table set with carved wooden framing and a red felt top. Around it are green fabric upholstered seats, sitting on a green area rug. The bar’s beach house style stems from the corrugated metal sheet panel for the base put into the place using reclaimed wood planks for its frame.
The back wall, in vintage red brick, features glass shelving with embedded downlighting from above, and a wall-mounted TV embedded into its center.
A large dark wood pool table is lit by many hanging conical chrome pendant lamps on one end of the room, while a large bar area is set adjacent to it.
Space-age rounded bar stools line the front of the black countertop bar, facing a tall back wall with stacked stone finish, featuring a mounted flatscreen TV and liquor shelves on its sides. The rest of the room features a grey wood parquet for its flooring and linear travertine stone tiles for its walls.
The floor features a grey rug, accenting the wooden panel base of its surrounding walls terminating midway to give way to plain white walls hung full with photographs and memorabilia.
Assorted chairs sit below these framed photos and a small bar at the back wall has enough space for four black leather barstools.
The modern home wet bar is equipped with chrome bar stools a wine fridge, large high gloss cabinets, chrome pendant lights and blue mosaic tile backsplash. Textured wall pillars and marble floors give the space a luxurious feel that is sure to impress.
Garage Man Cave
A garage is often the perfect spot for a man cave as it offers space for all the necessities. Whether its tinkering on the engine of a classic car, wood working or hanging out with friends a well designed garage can make a great hangout.
Most garages offer separation for the rest of the home and offer privacy for a quick escape from the worries of everyday life. Here are a few of the essentials to creating the best garage man cave:
Cars and motorbikes – The measurements of vehicles requires a different focus from usual indoor dimensions used in interior design, so take note of entrances, exits and heights when designing a Garage Man Cave.
Industrial Style – Usually Garage Man Cave ideas are designed in the industrial style because of all the extra mechanic space needed for automobile and motorbike maintenance. This includes plain panel walls, resilient flooring, and storage and mechanic space and racks.
High Bay lighting – Usually, these Garage Man Caves have high-ceilings, meaning they also require very bright high-bay lights. Besides being good for display purposes, repairs and maintenance works on the cars or motorbikes are done here, so enough light must be present. In addition, the Garage Man Cave can double as a tool shed or invention space.
Sound System – Listening to music in the garage is a must whether working on cars or hanging out.
The walls, in a matte grey plaster finish, are filled with neon signs of luxury car brands. Alongside these neon signs, wall-hung black metal downlights are placed along the perimeter of the display area.
The walls are in a reflective aluminum cladding, further adding to the retro vintage feel of the man cave. To the side, four small metallic canisters upholstered with black leather are re-purposed into stools, so that the area turns into a small pocket lounge for this man cave.
The flooring of this man cave is in a glossy muddy brown finish, while its ceiling features exposed metal beams with wooden recesses and industrial pendant lamps hanging off the beams. The back wall, painted in white, also features a nice array of vintage automobile pictures.
This large warehouse to man cave conversion still features the massive concrete floor and concrete hollow block walls, but is softened by the warm wood panel accents and framed glass windows by the entrance.
The multitude of neon signs behind the displayed cars also gives the space more character, perfect for holding man cave social parties among amazing vintage cars.
The plain white walls are decked in colorful images and collectibles, while the bare bones white ceiling has several tracks, track lights and ducting running along it. Besides the industrial garage look it provides, it is also essential to have proper rigging and ventilation for a garage style man cave.
The grey walls are decorated with large framed posters of vintage car advertisements, lit by sleek grey track lights hanging from the plain painted ceiling.
Towards the back, a retro-modern armchair in brown leather is placed next to a set of cabinetry in warm wood, lit by a pair of downlights, giving the garage man cave a warmer vibe.
The rest of the room features white painted walls and ceilings with downlights embedded on them and hanging pendant lamps over the car display area.
In the corner space created by the volume of the two columns, a lounge was created for the man cave, with two Contemporary style armchairs in brown leather and steel framing. The corner features a glass display cabinet with paintings and a hanging ledge with memorabilia below the wall-mounted flatscreen TV.
The rest of the man cave features helmets, hats and assorted bike parts along its walls, while the tough sealed concrete flooring supports the hydraulic platform for the big bike.
Backyard Shed Man Cave
Backyard Shed – A backyard shed man cave can become a good place to have a drink and entertain friends. Since the space is in the backyard, the space needs to become a focal point of the backyard yet match with the surrounding landscaping.
Having a nice garden feature, with a properly designed shed can look aesthetically pleasing and enhance the resale value of your home.
Some great ways to integrating the shed into the back garden is the use of windows, opening up the space to the outside and make it flow in to the yard. Another way is the incorporation of a deck, expanding the outdoor living area for a smaller man cave space.
This old beige clap board style backyard shed was converted into a man cave, first by opening up the window and hanging it with chains to the walls, creating a canopy for the new bar counter, decorated with an American flag below it, and a vintage dart board and accessories all around it. In front of the makeshift bar are a trio of industrial style steel bar stools, well-heated by the umbrella-type heater by its side, perfect for a drink on cold nights.
This wooden backyard shed features a hexagon-shaped pitch roof with grey shingles, complete with skylights above it, which provides light into the inner space. With the back wall of the all-wood bar filled with liquor shelves, the bar stools are a perfect place to catch a drink. Additionally, two large rattan woven armchairs with floral-printed pillows and matching coffee table were added towards the entrance. Two heavy wooden barn doors keep the entrance looking rustic and protected from outdoor elements.
This easy to assemble All Steel Boxed Style Garage features a double entry steel roll-up gate. This is perfect if you want your man cave to function as a real parking garage as well. One steel roll-up door can be for the car parking, while the other is great to use as a tool shed, invention desk or even a great place to pass the time, given the right furniture and design elements. It even features a side door with windows, making it easier to access and giving it some light in its interior. The 24 feet by 36 feet dimensions of this garage offer plenty of room.
This backyard garden shed is not big at 12 feet wide and 8 feet deep, however it is a low cost way to create an additional space for storing items or getting out of the house. When attached to a deck and decorated with outdoor furniture it can extend your living space and offer another spot to socialize with friends or family.
This Classic garage with the red asphalt shingles on its roof, dark wood panel walls and white pine trim is only 12 ft. x 24 ft., and features a neat white paneled wood roll-up garage door at its front, perfect for parking a car, or even better, for converting into a man cave.
The door features glass in a black steel framing, also used in the window and the railing on its roof deck, decorated with its own outdoor lounge set. The steps leading to the upper deck also have the same dark wood pallet finish and feature wild plants on its sides.
Small Man Cave Ideas
A small man cave design usually considers either of the following scenarios:
Man Cave for one – Formerly called a study or office, these spaces have evolved into becoming not just a good place to work, but also to unwind and entertain oneself. A Man Cave for one features furniture and fixtures usually good for the use of just one individual, keeping furniture few and efficient.
Re-purposed space for Man Cave – When older spaces are emptied, the opportunity for a man cave may arise, despite how small the space is. The trick here is taking into consideration the features and opportunities an old space may have for this new purpose, no matter how small the space may be.
Man Cave mix with separate space – Sometimes, the Man Cave can be mixed with an already existing area like a living room extension, empty guest bedroom or patio. The Man Cave can adapt to these spaces to being an exclusive space when needed, yet usable when the initial need is called upon.
Man Cave Decor
Creating the perfect hangout spot is all in the details. With the right decor you can reinforce the theme you want and showcase your favorite interests and pastimes.
Not just a great way to dispense drinks, but also an innovative way to color up the room, this liquor dispenser comes in a circular array, perfect for turning. Different liquors are neatly dispensed with the taps at the bottom and the unique stacking system makes it easy to differentiate each beverage. The dispenser comes in a sleek stainless steel body, good for matching to any man cave, be it industrial, classic or modern.
Man Cave Signs
Man Cave signs can range from witty sayings to a big graphic decal. The important part when considering man cave signage is the theme of the man cave being built and the personality of the man in charge of the space. Some man cave signage can even be custom-made to suit a certain look, style or text.
When it comes to decorating and choosing man cave signs its a good idea to find your favorite interests and display them proudly. Whether its your favorite type of beer, sports team, movie actor or musician you can find a sign to represent your likes. The more signs you add the more your personality can show and you can point your personal touch on the space.
This stylish luxury man cave shows off picks from the homeowners favorite celebrity decor. Using large images of Jim Morrison and Clint Eastwood to set the tone for a California vibe. A large wet bar stocked with a massive liquor selection and a comfortable custom l-shaped bench creates the perfect party pad.
Man Cave Gifts
Some of the best man cave ideas are ones that target a favorite hobbies or passion. Whether its golf, home brewing beer, skiing, body building, classic car restoration, watching sports, biking or photography think about the interests that best represent the person. What better way is there to spend your time off work than being surrounded by the interests you love.
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The pool table is a standard for most man caves, and this simple yet elegant pool table is a great addition to any style of man cave. This Corryn Pool Table is 8’ long and has ornately carved lion claw feet in oak wood finish. The top is in soft green felt leading to side drop pockets and comes with a complete set of pool essentials such as a racking triangle, table brush, chalk, pool cues and a set of billiard balls.
In this man cave, the pool table was paired off with a vintage industrial style. A trio of metallic hanging lights illuminate the top and a background of faded white painted bricks frames the black mullioned black window that brings in light. The table’s sturdy legs lay on some dark wood plank flooring while other industrial elements such as the rusted cog, vintage table and stool set and cross-braced wood shelf go well with the classic look of the pool table.
Man Cave Furniture
Every guy’s room needs comfortable furniture that is perfect for relaxation and entertaining. Here are a few of the popular choices for man cave furniture:
Furniture with sports team logo – Creating a themed room dedicated to a favorite sports team is a popular choice. Furniture can be found that is printed, or stitched with a favorite sports team’s logo to really focus on the theme of the room.
Reclining chair – What guy doesn’t like a reclining chair? This room is the perfect spot for the comfy beat up recliner that looks rough around the edges and doesn’t quite fit in anywhere else in the home.
Sectional couch – Sectional couches are also a favorite furniture piece that can be arranged to fit different room layouts and accommodate a group of guys hanging out to watch the game.
Bar stools – If the room has a home bar having bar stools is a must. There are many different choices that can be selected based on the design style of the space.
A wonderful addition to any man cave, particularly those with a home theater system, is the Blaze XL900 Home Theater Recliner. With three comfortable armchairs separated by arms fitted with cup holders and accessory docks in lightweight aluminum construction. The upholstery is of top grain genuine cowhide leather and the base features a blue ambient lighting. The XL900 allows users to recline and lift the footrest with the simple touch of a button.
In this case, the XL900 was set in a man cave where its black upholstery complements well with the white painted brick walls and black mullioned high windows. Wood accents in a dark grain also dot the man cave, used for its flooring, table and shelving.
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The X Rocker video gaming chair is a great addition to any man cave. The chair can tilt and swivel and comes with an amazing ergonomic design with its shape and cushioning. Best of all, it features two speakers and a subwoofer for a total sound immersion experience. There’s also built-in headphone jacks for quiet game play.
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A great way to represent your favorite football team is through your own NFL team reclining chair. This soft microfiber upholstered recliner features an embroidered patch logo on its headrest and footrest and is officially licensed by the NFL. Truly made for true fans of the game, the upholstery is highly durable and stain resistant.
Man Cave Couch
In man caves, couches play an important role, being the main vessel for relaxation in the space. It is imperative that couches are comfortable and of a decent size and texture, but it is also important that the couch matches the vibe and theme of the room, otherwise it becomes an eyesore. Many different profiles, shapes and textures are available for couches. Some good finishes can include a wood or steel base matched with leather, corduroy or other fabric upholstery.
This Delaney sleeper sofa is a stylish addition to a man’s lounge room with black faux leather finish that can easily be wiped clean. Not only does it have a stylish design, but it also opens to a bed easily for those nights when the man of the house is sleeping on the couch or has friends crashing for the night.
The U-shaped sectional sofa with matching brown backrest and red throw pillows provides a lot of seating space, especially in front of the wide screen TV. The dark earth tone of the sofa goes well with the paler off-white walls, floor and stone finished pillars. The soft corduroy fabric encourages staying long hours in this basement man cave, possibly even a great place to crash for the night.
Man Cave Ideas On a Budget
Just because you are stuck with a budget, doesn’t mean you can’t achieve your own man cave. Here are some ways to achieve a personal space for you and your hobbies without making a large dent on your house budget.
Mixed-use man cave – The man cave can be combined with other rooms in the house such as the den, the living room, the outdoor deck or even the bar and kitchen. This is perfect for those who are more inclined to share their man cave with outsiders, and for those wanting more privacy, carving out a little nook and adding divisions is a budget-friendly way to create a man cave.
Minimal décor – Sometimes all you need is space. Investing more on what really matters to you in a man cave such as a study table, a TV or just a recliner for one is what makes the man cave truly yours. Just one statement item in a customized space could be the start to your very own man cave.
Thrift shop finds – Man caves live off of the personality of their user being able to fill it with things related to their personalities and hobbies. Thrift shops and garage sales can be a great place to find collectibles and vintage pieces you can decorate your man cave with.
Easy to assemble man caves – Some hardware retailers sell easy to assemble outdoor sheds and garages. The simple act of assembling your very own man cave gives an unbeatable sense of fulfillment and ownership. Besides being closed off and separate from the entire house, this self-assembled man cave can be customized and decorated with a variety of collectibles and furniture. The best part is that these mass-produced sets are very budget-friendly considering their space and durability.
The living area is set with a black leather L-shaped sectional sofa with a patterned beige area rug and modern-style steel and glass coffee table. To the side, a sliding door leads to the outside, adjacent to a wall-recessed fireplace. The stack of firewood beside the fireplace adds a more rustic feel, as does the accent chair to the side of the white laminate cabinet.
The custom home bar design with its split stone base and black granite countertops, is set over beige tile porcelain flooring. The slanting roof cove towards the end of the elegant bar suggests that this is an addition to the attic, and the cove over the bar area gives this area more intimacy.
Another simple man cave with light grey walls and textured grey tile flooring is made more exciting with the plethora of Coca-Cola collectibles in its side bar and bar stools. Arcade games also line the walls across the quirky red felt pool table. Framed vintage paintings all around also give the man cave more attitude and mix well with the vintage feel of the colorful striped sofa towards the back wall. A small rock climbing wall to the side is another quirky addition, while the outdoor patio’s weathered brick walls and wrought iron bench goes for a more classic approach.
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I couldn’t help but notice the description on the one sports room: “To the side of the standing flatscreen TV and console is an olive green painted wall section featuring a diorama mural of the ballpark complete with players, signs and spotlights. The flooring has also been made to reflect the baseball stadium, with a semicircular line dividing the dark brown side of the carpet and the lighter brown side featuring two lined squares and the home plate.”
Seriously? Olive green wall with signs and spotlights? Two lined squares and the home plate? Have you not heard of The Green Monster and a batter’s box? You must not be a sports fan.